FIU Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a FIU Analyst - 12 month contract based in India.

This role sits within a Financial Intelligence Unit focused on protecting a fast-moving digital-asset platform from financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing.

• Independently investigate transaction monitoring alerts and identify activity that may be inconsistent with a customer's profile or expected behavior.
• Use transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics, and wallet-screening tools to investigate potentially suspicious on-chain activity and identify relevant risk indicators.
• Review KYT alerts, blockchain transactions, customer information, counterparties, and associated activity to determine appropriate case outcomes.
• Conduct targeted open-source research on customers, counterparties, and transactional activity when required.
• Combine information from internal systems, blockchain intelligence platforms, and external sources to conduct thorough financial crime investigations.
• Apply sound judgment and analytical reasoning to reach clear, defensible alert dispositions and document supporting conclusions.
• Prepare concise alert and case investigations for potential Suspicious Matter Report (SMR) consideration and draft reports when required.
• Escalate unusual or potentially suspicious findings to appropriate FIU and Compliance leadership and collaborate on determining the appropriate course of action.
• Ensure transaction monitoring alerts, investigations, and regulatory reporting activities are completed within established deadlines and service-level requirements.
• Contribute investigative insights and rule or alert outcomes to the broader AML program to support continuous improvement.
• Stay current with emerging financial crime typologies, blockchain risks, investigative techniques, and relevant compliance requirements.

• At least 2 years of professional experience in financial crime, AML, compliance analytics, transaction monitoring, or financial investigations.
• Experience working with blockchain analytics solutions such as Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, CipherTrace, or Scorechain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify patterns across large volumes of transactional information.
• Ability to independently assess alerts, investigate complex activity, and make practical, well-supported decisions.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring, KYT, blockchain investigations, AML controls, suspicious activity reporting, and financial crime risk indicators.
• ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA, or a comparable financial crime/compliance accreditation is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex or technical findings clearly to different audiences.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with FIU, Risk, Compliance, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new investigative technologies and analytical tools.
• A proactive, collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience within a fintech, cryptocurrency, digital-assets, or blockchain-focused organization.
• Certifications or formal training in blockchain analytics platforms.
• Experience preparing or contributing to suspicious activity reports.
• Understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging financial crime typologies.
• Experience translating investigation findings into improvements to AML rules, controls, or investigation processes.

• Competitive salary package for the 12-month contract.
• Equity-related rewards and performance-based recognition programs, where applicable.
• Flexible time off and birthday leave.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Fully remote or hybrid working options, depending on location and role requirements.
• Private healthcare benefits.
• Wellness membership providing access to gyms, studios, classes, and wellness applications.
• Access to enterprise AI tools, including leading generative AI platforms.
• Home-office setup and remote-working allowances, where applicable.
• Monthly product benefits and reduced-fee crypto transactions, where applicable.
• Annual training budget to support professional development.
• Structured development, mentorship, and stretch opportunities through a high-potential program.
• Opportunities to participate in remote company offsites, collaborative sessions, and hackathons.
• Pension contributions and other location-specific benefits, subject to local eligibility.